I’d go brushed SS also, but my guess is they don’t because they need to differentiate between SS and aluminum. You could just get an SS and wear it a ton! It would naturally look brushed lol
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As a former Rolex Submariner wearer I always leaned toward SS, but went Natural Ti this time. I’ll never get a dark color watch because of the same reason you stated. Reminds me of this:
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Yeah, that’s what I ordered. It’s just that titanium is warmer and doesn’t quite match up with my links bracelet as well (or lots of other strap ends.) If they made a brushed steel model, I’d order that one every time.
Yes, our steel link bracelets are brushed. It would match perfectly if steel was also brushed. I generally have been very happy with steel, but wanted something different so I also ordered Ti. I also have a blue aluminum that I got on Launch Day and it's good. It seems Apple has improved their coloring of the aluminum as it's less "orange peel" or spray-on paint like. When I get both of them I'll have to choose. Getting Blue aluminum will allow me to upgrade every year while if I went with the Ti I would update every 2 years.
I’ll say this, after owning the SBTi S6 in person, the pictures I’ve seen of it online from customers do not do it justice. It’s hard to make out the brushed metal look in pictures, but in person you absolutely can, and it’s stunning. Brushed look looks great on both titanium models IMO.
I prefer the SB titanium because it’s lighter weight and doesn’t show mirror-like reflections. Titanium seems to be the optimal material for a watch. It’s also a nice bonus that they come with a power adapter and extra free band.
Just an FYI if you weren’t already aware; the bands are supposed to be placed with the loops at the bottom.
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Thanks for the great comparison pics. To my eye Apple’s photos make the graphite steel look less shiny than it apparently is. Good to know.
I’m a fan of the matte on the SBTi. So I vote SBTi, haha!!
I have a natural S5 Ti, and was happy to have a break from SGAL, haha!! Plus, I’m a sucker for Ti. Love that metal, haha!!
This year picked-up both SBTi and Natural TI. Want to see both in person and with my bands.
It's done well for me. No noticeable major scratches. A few micro-scratches, but nothing that would keep me from buying another. I've been very happy with mine.
I've worn my natural Ti series 5 every day since launch. I'm am not an athlete or in construction so it doesn't get hard core use. That said, the case has scuff marks. I don't ever notice them but since you asked I looked carefully and yep it is lightly scuffed. These can probably be buffed out which I used to do with my SS Apple watches. But, honestly, between the brushed finish and the slightly darker color (versus the stainless steel) I just don't notice the scuffs. Chalk it up to a watch well lived ;-). I'm getting ti again this year...next time I'll probably want to shake things up.
I‘ve had a S5 Natural Ti since launch.
The only scuffs I see are where the lower band attaches. I think it’s from the end of the sport loop rubbing when I take the watch off and expand the loop. I wear this watch all day, every day. Running, biking, swimming, light yard work, washing a car, whatever. It has held up great and I love the material.
That said, this year I can’t decide between SBTi and Natural. I bought both to check them out in person.
For S7, I’m hoping for some cool Ti anodized colors haha!!
Thanks for the reply! one Year with my SBTi S5 and no one scratch! Tomorrow S6 arrives! I think I’m going to keep both.. SBTi S5 and ti SBTi S6, maybe using one with a sport solo band and the other one with the leather loop band. - Just hope iPhone 12 Pro doesn’t come out in Graphite. 😡
I know! But Is like a plastic shine, almost too shiny... and I know is silly but it feels weird, I’m sticking with SBTi.
Excellent photos with the lighting and angle. If anyone needed an example comparison, this photo would be the ‘go-to’.
Who says the loops are supposed to be at the bottom? Other than you obviously lol.
What does that even mean, the loops are supposed to be placed at the bottom? I don't get it.
GaaaaaaahhdUH.
I'm really having a hard time deciding what I want to do. My raw titanium watch arrives next Monday and I just keep going back and forth on whether I want to keep it and return my current graphite steel or keep the steel. The titanium looks nice and would match my white gold wedding band almost perfectly but my usage has always been more along the lines of exercise/sport/activity tracking and I like the black on black look I currently have.
What to dooooo?
I'm really having a hard time deciding what I want to do. My raw titanium watch arrives next Monday and I just keep going back and forth on whether I want to keep it and return my current graphite steel or keep the steel. The titanium looks nice and would match my white gold wedding band almost perfectly but my usage has always been more along the lines of exercise/sport/activity tracking and I like the black on black look I currently have.
What to dooooo?
I currently have the SBTi Series 5 and I actually like the SB model. I did pick up the Graphite Series 6 models and I didn't really like it so I returned it. My SBTi Series 6 is at the UPS CC in Middleton, WI and I'll be pick it up later today. Pretty excited.
I think he means on a sport loop, the part that loops through is at the bottom part of the watch facing yourself. As if there is only one correct way to wear a sport loop. What if I like the two pieces of fabric away from me instead of facing me all day? Is that now not "correct?"